In 1984 Honda released two versions of the VF1000 Interceptor. Both models were very similar and based on the current Honda race bikes. The VF1000F was the more modest of the two builds, and the VF1000R was considered the fastest production motorcycle on earth. The VF1000F was only produced for one year. The VF1000F boasted a 113 HP, 998 cc …
Cafe’d or Stock – Pick a Honda S90
Here are two examples of my beloved S90. Both have recent engine rebuilds but the owners had different ideas on cosmetics. They’re within $400 of each other – which one would you have?
1 of 300 – 2007 MV Agusta F4 1000 Senna
If MV’s F4 1000R wasn’t exotic enough for you already back in 2007, you could splurge (MSRP was $29,995) for one of just 300 bikes built as a tribute the legendary Ayrton Senna. 65 examples were imported into the US – here’s #21 out of 300.
Brooks Restoration – 1967 BMW R69S
Post Listing Update: This BMW did not meet reserve despite 42 bids up to $18,600. Restored by Kevin Brooks of Brooks Motor Works, this R69S is claimed to be near-mint with just 1,263 miles on the odometer. A triple-numbers matching motorcycle, this has been shown, ridden, and kept in excellent shape.
2008 BMW HP2 Megamoto
Post Listing Update: This Megamoto got up to $8,600 after 15 bids on eBay, but that wasn’t enough to meet reserve. Only 107 of the Megamotos made it into the US, and one of them lives 10 buildings down on my street. I can’t stop staring at it when I go by, which is why I’ve been drooling at this …
Dunstall Kit – 1974 Norton Commando 850
By the 1970s, Paul Dunstall’s business had grown to the point that he was shipping entire bikes directly to dealers in the US, in addition to producing kits for specific models. Though by this point in his career he nearly had a 50/50 split of output between Honda and Norton, he’s much more famous for his work with the latter. …
Massive Innovation – 1982 Honda CX500 TC Turbo
For those who are fans of Honda Motorcycles, you will know that the entire CX line brought massive innovation to the motorcycling world. First was the longitudinal mounted V Twin motor that put the crankshaft output right in the middle which allowed a shaft drive. Modular wheels (and eventually tubeless tires), liquid cooling, carbs tuned for emissions, anti dive suspension, …
1968 Italjet 50cc Projects
Here’s a couple of small Italjet projects that are ready to be turned into beautiful little Italian runners. We’ve got a Mustang and a Deluxe, and the seller claims they were imported as a pair into the US to display in motorcycle shows and as press loaners for magazine articles.
A Birthday Wish – 1951 Vincent Black Shadow
Editor’s Note: Tom Wacker is back sharing cool finds on Bike-urious, and this time around he’s got a bit of a birthday wish…
Exotic Italian – 1999 Laverda 750S Carenata
In case a Bimota is too expensive, and a Ducati is too pedestrian…
Ex-Nick Ienatsch – 1984 Bimota KB3
7-21-16 Update: This nifty KB3 is back up for sale with a lower BIN. Find it with bidding up to $10,700 here on eBay. Post Listing Update: Despite 27 bids on eBay up to $12,351, this KB3 did not meet reserve. As if a Bimota KB3 wasn’t rare enough, this example has been impressively upgraded and spent some time under …
1987 Cagiva Alazzurra SS 650
Post Listing Update: Despite 16 bids up to $2,137.21, this Alazzurra did not meet reserve. It eventually went to reader George G for an undisclosed price. In 1985, Cagiva was the biggest motorcycle manufacturer in Italy – though they were primarily moving small street bikes and mopeds. That year, they acquired Ducati to increase their presence in the big bike …
1993 Ducati 888SPO
SPO – it stands for Sport Production Omologato, and it was a limited homologation production version of the 888 built for the American market per a request from Fast By Ferraci so they could race in AMA Superbike. It turned out to be a good idea, as the bike won both the AMA Superbike and World Superbike championships in 1993.
American Eagle in Canada – 1969 Laverda 750GT
Post Listing Update: Despite 35 bids up to $7,601, the reserve on this Laverda was not met. The 750GT was Laverda’s introduction to the American market – though it was actually under the brand name of American Eagle. It all goes back to a man named Jack McCormack. McCormack worked for Honda and helped Suzuki start selling bikes in the …
1981 Kawasaki GPz550
The GPz550 was introduced in 1980, and it was quite a departure from what riders were used to getting from manufacturers in the middleweight class – some even felt it was the spiritual successor to Yamaha’s legendary RD series.